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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.54, 17,327.97 and 10,862.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.54, 17,327.97 and 10,862.97 is: 14,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.54 : 17,327.97 = 10,862.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.54/17,327.97 = 10,862.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.54x = 17,327.97 × 10,862.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.54x = 188,233,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,233,218.27/12,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,977.73

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